Software Engineer (Experienced, Senior)
Hazelwood, MO, 63042, USA
- Aviation
- Full-time
- real-time embedded software
- C/C++ developer
- safety-critical software
Senior Real-Time Software Engineer role at Boeing Phantom Works developing Vehicle Management System software for defense platforms. Responsibilities include architecture, design, coding (C/C++), testing, verification, and technical leadership for safety-critical real-time embedded systems, with mentorship and process support. Requires 5+ years C/C++, real-time/SDLC experience, ability to obtain U.S. Secret clearance, and occasional travel (~10%).
Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The Boeing Company is looking for Real Time Software Engineers (Experienced, Senior) for a Phantom Works Proprietary program located in Berkeley, MO. This position will focus on developing Vehicle Management System (VMS) software to support the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization. The Vehicle Management System provides flight and subsystem control for the platform.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Experienced and Senior Software Engineers.
Position Responsibilities:
- Develops, documents and maintains architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems
- Develops and maintains code and integrates software components into a fully functional software system
- Develops and maintains software development plans, verification plans, test procedures and test environments, executes test procedures and documents test results to ensure software system requirements are met
- Provides technical leadership for software projects
- Supports generation and maintenance of software processes, tools and metrics
- Serves as a subject matter expert for software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations
- Tracks and evaluates software team to ensure product and process conformance to project plans and industry standards
- Trains and mentors’ others
- Works under general direction
We work in a casual but professional environment with multi-disciplined teams of engineers that take pride in developing, integrating, testing and delivering innovative solutions. There is long-term potential for career growth into technical leadership or management positions, and we value the curiosity, tenacity and imagination our engineers bring to our teams each day.
To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
- 5+ years of experience with C/C++
- 5+ years of experience designing and developing software for Real-Time or Non-Real-Time systems
- 5+ years of experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- 3+ years of experience Safety Critical Software Development Experience
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
- 7 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with LOR-1, LOR-2 or DAL-A, DAL-B
- Active Secret Clearance
- Real-time embedded software experience
- Agile Software development
- Familiarity with MIL-HDBK-516C, MIL-STD-882E, JSSSEH, DO-178C
- Python, C# and/or Assembly Language experience
- Experience with GreenHills Integrity or other Real Time Operating Systems
- Experience with fault tolerance, signal processing or control system design
- Experience with tools such as Jira, ClearCase and Git
Travel:
10%
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range for Experienced: $107,100 - $144,900
Summary pay range for Senior: $127,500 - $172,500.00
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 17, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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